Originally posted by Artol
So nothing will change, and you are not going to be charged with a crime if you use the term "Chinese virus" (although I would suggest to you to reflect why you feel the need to use it when there is a much more commonly used name).
Originally posted by ares834
Edit: Reading the article using the term "Chinese Virus" isn't illegal but is simply classified as hate speech. Still absolutely ridiculous but not nearly as bad as the topic title suggests.
Can we change the thread title if it's untrue? 85% of the GDF would lose their minds if this were the other direction politically.
Originally posted by Surtur
Ah but if it was in the other direction politically the title would never be changed.
This title, somewhat uniquely, seems to have been decided within the actual thread posts, then applied afterwards though. Granted, I don't think anyone meant deceit. You all seem like cool cats from my interactions with you, but it might make the discussion less ideologically charged with a tweaked title.
It appears you can scream "Chinese Virus" all day if you want. Maybe don't do it while chasing your Asian Postmates driver though.
Originally posted by Eon Blue
Originally posted by StyleTime
I'd advocate changing the title in those instances too.This title, somewhat uniquely, seems to have been decided within the actual thread posts, then applied afterwards though. Granted, I don't think anyone meant deceit. You all seem like cool cats from my interactions with you, but it might make the discussion less ideologically charged with a tweaked title.
It appears you can scream "Chinese Virus" all day if you want. Maybe don't do it while chasing your Asian Postmates driver though.
Probably shouldn't chase anyone around while doing this though.
I have no problem with changing the title. And while not illegal, this is still disturbing. They aren't even just going "it would be nice if you guys didn't say this, we think it's hate speech". But that isn't what they did. They also told people to report it to the proper authorities for investigation.
In a time when you'd think every penny counts...they will waste money investigating "hey this dude said chinese virus".
Originally posted by Surtur
I have no problem with changing the title. And while not illegal, this is still disturbing. They aren't even just going "it would be nice if you guys didn't say this, we think it's hate speech". But that isn't what they did. They also told people to report it to the proper authorities for investigation.In a time when you'd think every penny counts...they will waste money investigating "hey this dude said chinese virus".
Even Trump, who said he will refrain from using "Chinese virus" now, had to address this. "It is very important that we totally protect our Asian American community in the United States, and all around the world. They are amazing people, and the spreading of the Virus is NOT their fault in any way, shape, or form. They are working closely with us to get rid of it. WE WILL PREVAIL TOGETHER!"
https://mobile.twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1242202290393677829
I can't say for certain if declaring it hate speech will help or not, but it does feel like some action has to take place.
Originally posted by StyleTime
I think they are alarmed at the uptick in anti-Asian hate incidents. I don't know what day-to-day is like in San Antonio, but the article claims 650 reports of attacks on Asian-Americans in a week. That's gotta be startling.Even Trump, who said he will refrain from using "Chinese virus" now, is having to address this. "It is very important that we totally protect our Asian American community in the United States, and all around the world. They are amazing people, and the spreading of the Virus is NOT their fault in any way, shape, or form. They are working closely with us to get rid of it. WE WILL PREVAIL TOGETHER!"
https://mobile.twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1242202290393677829
I can't say for certain if declaring it hate speech will help or not, but it does feel like some action has to take place.
Something should be done if people are attacked. I can't see why anything should be done about someone calling this the chinese virus.
Originally posted by Surtur
Something should be done if people are attacked. I can't see why anything should be done about someone calling this the chinese virus.
It's almost like constantly antagonizing each other with "awful" or whatever y'alls current meme is is wacky shit.
I guess the GDF has more fun doing it the other way though. It's your right, I suppose.